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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 2 small meeting rooms, large lounge / meeting room, kitchen and a computer area.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a garden.

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  • The centre has an active programme of events, including activities for families and older people.
  • The facilities are also available to hire by groups and individuals.
  • The centre is also a base for the Day Opportunities group for adults with additional needs.
  • The centre building is attached to the sports hall of New Haven school.
  • It is intended that the community centre will have use of the sports hall out of school hours.
  • Stairs and a platform lift have been installed to give access to the hall.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Kidbrooke.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Kidbrooke / Eltham.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located around the corner in Briset Road.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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  • There is unrestricted on street parking in the area around the venue.

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Outside Access (Entrance Gate)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Entrance Gate)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located after the gate.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in) wide.

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Outside Access (Direct Access To Kitchen)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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  • There are similar doors from all the lounges and meeting rooms.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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  • The pictures show one of the smaller meeting rooms and the kitchen.

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Level Change (Steps To Sports Hall)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the right hand end of main corridor.
• There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does bypass the steps.

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Lift (Lift To Sports Hall)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the right hand end of the main corridor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - sports hall.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • There is a short moderate ramp to enter the lift from ground level.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
• Comments View
  • Baby changing is on a fixed bench 86 cm high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located opposite the main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located off the small meeting room.
  • Unisex toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the unisex toilet.
• Comments View
  • The baby change bench is fixed at 88cm.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.